When Women Walk Alone: Finding Strength and Hope T

by Cindi McMenamin

More and more women are finding themselves alone in their Christian walk because of life's circumstances―a lack of support from people in her home, work, or church; being left out of the things she used to be included in; being misunderstood and unable to explain. Cindi McMenamin, author of Drama Free , offers personal encouragement and practical, biblical steps for gaining strength in times of isolation and becoming resilient to, not resentful toward, loneliness. Cindi's audience for Women Who Walk Alone is a broad one―single women, women parenting alone, women alone as the spiritual head of their household, women facing challenging life situations, women without close friendships. And her message is timely―every woman feels alone at some point in her life, yet every woman needs someone to grow alongside her and to encourage her in her walk with the Lord. When Women Walk Alone encourages readers to see alone times as unique opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. Women will discover practical ways to... Using examples of biblical and contemporary women who emerged from a time of loneliness stronger and more complete, Cindi also looks at the example of Jesus and the many times He was alone or sought out some "alone time" to draw strength from His Father.

240 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published April 2, 2019

About the author

I am a wife, mother and national speaker who has authored 17 books, including "When Women Walk Alone," "Drama Free" and my most recent, "12 Ways to Experience More with Your Husband."

Through my speaking across the country, personal discipleship of women, and writing and teaching, I strive to help women find strength for their soul through a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Once they realize He is the Only One who satisfies, life takes a new, exciting twist. We can then take our frustrations and turn them into a deeper desire for God.

I live in Southern California with my husband of 30 years. We have an daughter who works for the Walt Disney Company.

I love writing, reading, outdoor activities and Jazzercise!

Reviews

[IceQueen❄️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book.

This book found me at a time when I had already been walking alone for a long while. When I read it, it had been a particularly hard year—more than a decade into my healing journey and a little over six years single. That kind of timeline says a lot about the depth of what I’ve had to carry.

I truly stumbled into this book. I wasn’t looking for it, didn’t know what it was about, and had no intention of buying it. I saw the cover, read the title, and thought, Why not?—partly because I needed to hit a minimum for free shipping, and partly because something about it stopped me in my tracks.

I had no idea how much I needed this book.

What makes this book so impactful is how gently and honestly it speaks to women who are walking through seasons of solitude—whether by circumstance, loss, waiting, or calling. It doesn’t frame being alone as failure or punishment. Instead, it reframes it as a season where strength can be built, faith can deepen, and identity can be anchored somewhere steadier than relationships or timelines.

This book felt like a quiet companion—one that acknowledged loneliness without trying to rush it away, and offered hope without dismissing the reality of pain. It’s faith-centered, but compassionate and grounding rather than heavy-handed. It reminded me that walking alone does not mean being abandoned, overlooked, or forgotten.

I absolutely love this book. It was one I didn’t know I needed, and I’m deeply thankful for it. I have no doubt God placed it in my path for a reason. I would recommend this to any woman who is walking through life alone, feels alone, or is learning how to stand strong in seasons of waiting. This book meets you exactly where you are.